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Lynn weighs in on floodplains
Amanda Lurey | July 1
LYNN – Over 50 people accepted the City’s invitation to come to its community meeting Tuesday at Grace…
Espresso the whale’s memorial makes waves in Swampscott
Zach Laird | July 1
SWAMPSCOTT — Jeana Khan is spearheading the mission to fund a plaque to memorialize Espresso the whale on…
Nahant library strikes the right chords
Zach Laird | July 1
NAHANT — The Nahant Public Library will be kicking off the Summer Music Series on July 12 at 1 p.m. on the…
Peabody woman honored as Commonwealth Heroine
Sophia Harris | July 1
PEABODY — Jeannette McGinn was inducted into the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s…
Saugus switches waste companies
Elizabeth Della Piana | July 1
SAUGUS — Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced in a press release that effective July 1, the Town of…
Republic strike impacts local communities
Sophia Harris and Erell Renaudeau | July 1
Across Massachusetts, 15 communities were affected by a current strike by Republic Services…
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Sports
Lynnfield’s Kelan Cardinal hopes to soar with Endicott Gulls
Anne Marie Tobin | July 1
LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High soccer and lacrosse standout Kelan Cardinal has made it official. He is heading…
West Lynn 12s eliminated by Peabody West
Joey Barrett | July 1
PEABODY — In an 11-1 final at MacArthur Park Tuesday evening, Peabody West’s 12-year-old All-Star team…
Heat not slowing down Lynn Woods runners
Joey Barrett | July 1
LYNN — Nearly 150 heat-defying runners took on the Lynn Woods Running Series this past week. Director…
Athlete of the Week – Peabody’s Tyler Rappold
Joey Barrett | July 1
You know what I’ve been thinking? Just because it’s not your usual position, doesn’t mean you can’t…
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Government
Lynn weighs in on floodplains
Amanda Lurey | July 1
LYNN – Over 50 people accepted the City’s invitation to come to its community meeting Tuesday at Grace…
Lynn woman shares homeless struggles
Amanda Lurey | July 1
LYNN – Kristina Kennett’s 39th birthday present from Centerboard – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which…
Lynn schools receive $4.8M grant
Amanda Lurey | June 30
LYNN – The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded over $52 million in grants to help upgrade…
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Education
Lynn schools receive $4.8M grant
Amanda Lurey | June 30
LYNN – The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded over $52 million in grants to help upgrade…
Lynn students receive school awards
Amanda Lurey | June 30
LYNN – Two students have been announced as recipients of the Fenwick First Award courtesy of Bishop Fenwick…
Saugus school official honored
Elizabeth Della Piana | June 27
SAUGUS — The School Committee got to talk about the positives at its meeting Thursday night, as Executive…
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Entertainment
Revere Beach to host 21st international sand sculpting festival
For the Item | June 30
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back! This renowned event will feature a weekend…
The American Dream show highlights local lawmakers
For the Item | June 23
LYNN– Do you want a look at the inside workings of state government? The American Dream show will feature…
Local women reach the rank of Eagle Scout
For the Item | June 22
For 115 years, women were not allowed to pursue an Eagle Scout merit badge pathway until 2019-…
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Business
Commercial real estate veteran joins Salem Five
For the Item | June 15
SALEM – Salem Five is pleased to announce that Chris Robie, an experienced commercial real estate lender,…
Lynn welcomes Lakay
Sophia Harris | June 10
LYNN — Lakay Fresh Mini Market celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. The first Haitian market…
Raising Cane’s opens in Saugus — finally
Elizabeth Della Piana | June 3
SAUGUS — Driving down Route 1 in Saugus, there’s one thing everyone notices: chicken shops. Residents can…
New housing addresses at-risk young adults in Lynn
Amanda Lurey | May 7
LYNN – Harborlight Homes and The Haven Project will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 65 Munroe St….
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Opinion
LTTE: You are not my daddy
To the editor | July 1
To the editor: I give thanks that I do not have to listen, be afraid, or must steep so low, answer to a man…
Lieu: AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails.
Guest Commentary | July 1
Ted Lieu Just two and a half years after OpenAI stunned the world with ChatGPT, AI is no longer only…
Editorial: Trump’s Opportunity Zones could help small businesses and struggling neighborhoods
Guest Editorial | July 1
Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. There’s plenty not to like about President Donald…
LTTE: ONE NATION, Indivisible
To the editor | June 30
To the editor: There is so much finger-pointing in America today. I think a finger of blame needs to be…
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Lifestyle
From hoops to fashion: Lynwood Moore builds a brand with purpose
Matteo Valente | June 19
From hoops to fashion, Lynn’s own Lynwood Moore is making moves. Moore’s involvement in basketball began at…
Lynn Music Festival returns to Red Rock Park
Matteo Valente | June 19
LYNN — The Lynn Music Festival, a free and family-friendly event presented by the Lynn Music Foundation…
Lynnfield board is raising the bar at King Rail G.C.
Anne Marie Tobin | June 1
LYNNFIELD — If you enjoy sharing a beer or glass of wine with your foursome after a round of golf, King…
Jeff Porter and David Ryan keep their noses to the grindstone
Matteo Valente | May 29
Lynn musicians Jeff Porter and David Ryan, previously featured in the Item in 2021, have diligently…